Superbike Tyre Test

[antonye]

Online here:
http://www.zinio.com/express?issue=77606059

[Harv748]

Interesting stufff...I have a 6inch Marchi on my 916, so ideally I need a 190/55 to do the business, but most makes (pirelli diablo etc) only do a 190/50.

However, they say that Dunlop 208's are now available in 190/55's and that clearance may be an issue with the swingarm...but I remeber from the JHP visit that I saw a 999 with a 190/60 209GP fitted...whats that all about!!!?????

[Harv748]

Tyres...slipper clutches..all academic really if you have talent:burn:

[ericthered40]

Originally posted by Dseered
Second hand tyres is the way to go, I got more milage out of my second hand 'race (RS1/RS2) RENNSPORTS' than I did out of a set of 'road' Pilot Powers', they even held the profile better, now WTF is that all about ?


good ain't they :D

[domski]

Originally posted by Dseered
They are fantastic, what is the craic though, how come a set of part worn, soft compound race tyres last better than a set of road tyres ???

I'd say, you're obviously not trying hard enough :lol::lol::lol:

[doogalman]

I ran for a summer on the road with michelin race intermediates , threw in a track day as well. they were well good and wore well and even also.

[Glyn]

most of the performance tyres are way more than you will ever need on the road
save some money and get some nice hard macadams